business and managment – module : Information Technology

Order Description
Semester: E16
Module Code: PM203
Module Title: Information Technology
Programme Business Management
Business Management (Travel & Tourism)
Business Management and Information Technology
BSc Accounting and Finance
BA Accounting and Finance
Level: Level 5
Awarding Body: Plymouth University
Module Leader: Anne Saliu
Format: REPORT
Presentation: No
Any special requirements: No
Word Limit: 2,000 words (plus or minus 10%)
Deadline date for submission: Submit to Turnitin by 2:00PM on 15th Dec 2016
Learning outcomes to be
examined in this assessment
Students are expected to be able to:
? Understand the central role of information systems and
of the world- wide- web in organisations.
? Identify the elements of hardware and software used
for the transmission, storage and retrieval of
information.
? Demonstrate how the quality of management decision
making is enhanced by information systems.
Percentage of marks awarded for
module:
50% of the overall module grade.
Assignment Task
“Define and critically evaluate ‘M-Commerce’; what impact has this wireless, nextgeneration
evolution of e-commerce, have on the way both consumers and
operators do business?”
Deliverables
Your report which should be no more than 2000 words and should cover:
? A comprehensive evaluation of the components of a mobile digital platform
? The drivers of M-commerce
? The importance and relevance of M-commerce providers keeping records of
their users’ purchase histories.
? A discussion pertaining to end-user security risks and concerns when using
m-commerce services
? The context in which M-Commerce operates – how information systems are
transforming business today.
Your primary responsibility is to produce a 2000 word report detailing the impact Mcommerce
has on the changing face of ‘doing business’, the technologies that are
associated with bringing fast and secure m-commerce to the public, the drivers of Mcommerce
and the security implications of conducting business via a mobile
platform.
Total marks for assignment: 100
Assessment Criteria
Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria
Maximum marks
for each section
Knowledge & Understanding
Discuss and critique the impact M-commerce has on the changing
face of ‘doing business’ for operators and consumers
Analytical reflection on the drivers of M-commerce
Analysis of how information systems are transforming business
today
Critical Analysis of the security risk of M-commerce
40%
Intellectual & Cognitive Skills
Analysis of the research materials and a demonstration of in-depth
knowledge of the subject matter.
Good organisation and communication of ideas on the subject and
a demonstration good quality supporting evidence.
35%
Graduate Skills
Report writing and written communication skills, Presentation,
Harvard Referencing, academic honesty; problem-solving and
professional skills.
25%
Total